Margie Longano Miklas
Margie Longano Miklas, contributing writer
Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
April 2021
If you have non’t caught CNN’s wildly popular documentary miniseries, “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” you ha’ve got to find a way to watch these six hours of must-see TV as soon as possible. Anyone with a passion for Italy will appreciate...
Limoncello: The Drink of the Amalfi Coast
August 2020
Almost synonymous with the Amalfi Coast is limoncello, the refreshing liqueur, aperitif and digestivo made from the large lemons grown in Campania. While controversy exists regarding the origins of this popular drink, limoncello prevails as the...
Packing Tips for Italy Travel
July 2019
Quando si è in procinto di partire, il primo passo da affrontare è la preparazione della valigia, per molti un vero e proprio incubo. Cosa metterci? È la domanda che si fanno inevitabilmente tutti i viaggiatori fissando l’armadio di casa. I timori...
Travel Tips for Italy
January 2019
If you have traveled to Italy, I’m sure you are already familiar with the usual travel tips in the guidebooks such as:
1) Be aware of your surroundings.2) Don’t walk around with a map.3) Keep...
Handmade Ceramics of the Amalfi Coast
October 2018
La costiera amalfitana è un vivace paesaggio caratterizzato da case color pastello, ripidi giardini terrazzati e scogliere a strapiombo sul mar Mediterraneo. A donare ancor più vitalità a questo scenario sono gli sfavillanti negozi di...
Second-Generation Italian
October 2017
I was born in Cleveland and so were my parents, but all four of my grandparents were born in Italy. So, I am second-generation Italian and proud of my Italian heritage.
My maternal grandparents are from Sicily or Sicilia. They both were born in...
Some of Italy’s Most Popular Churches for Weddings
July 2017
It is widely known that Italy is one of the most romantic places in the world. So it comes as no surprise that many couples choose Italy as their wedding destination. With a church on practically every corner, engaged couples have many choices....
Caffè Florian in Venice
June 2015
When you're in Venice, why not splurge? Caffè Florian is a must-see, just like riding a gondola is a must-do. The oldest caffè in Italy, and one of the oldest in Europe, Caffè Florian is definitely one of a kind. Located in St...
Focus on Milan in 2015
January 2015
If you are planning a trip to Italy this spring or summer, you probably are finding that many of the hotels are already booked, particularly in northern Italy. The reason for this is Expo 2015, to be held in Milan.
Beginning May 1, the city of...
Peggy Guggenheim Art Museum in Venice
October 2014
The Peggy Guggenheim Museum has become one of the top tourist attractions in Venice. Located directly on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro neighborhood of Venice, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is particularly a favorite of those who are modern art...